Background
PENTON, Richard Hugh was born on April 25, 1863. Son of late Major-General John Penton.
PENTON, Richard Hugh was born on April 25, 1863. Son of late Major-General John Penton.
Norwich, Norfolk; Matriculation London University.
Joined Egyptian Army, 1892. Served Dongola Expedition, 1896. Present at actions Ferket and Hafir, and occupation of Dongola (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Present at Battle of Atbara, 1898 (despatches, 4th class Osmanieh conferred by His (or Her) Highness the Khedive). Present at Battle of Khartoum (despatches, promoted Major, medal, 5 clasps). Sudan Expedition, 1898 (3rd class Medjidie conferred by His (or Her) Highness the Khedive, medal).
Principal Medical Officer of Egyptian Army, 1899-1905. Diploma of Public Health (London), 1908. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1896; Royal Army Medical Corps; Medical Inspector of Recruits in the Northern Command since 1906.
Natural history.
Spouse 1902, Kathleen,daughter of Col. R. S. Green of Stonylands, Dedham.
Lieutenant-Colonel.